Knockin Travel Guide

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Knockin Radio Telescope Picture taken on a dark rainy day with a gap in the cloud for the sun to light up the telescope
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Knockin Radio Telescope Picture taken on a dark rainy day with a gap in the cloud for the sun to light up the telescope
Photo by Hans Linnet (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Farmland and MERLIN telescope: This telescope, located in Knockin, is one of six in the MERLIN array. MERLIN stands for the Multi-Element Radio-Linked Interferometer Network, Jodrell Bank's array of observing stations that together form a powerful telescope with an effective aperture of over 217 kilometres. Note: The dish is situated in the adjacent square.
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Lane near Maesbrook This appears to lead to some industrial [maybe agricultural] units, but I couldn't see any sign as to what they are for.
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Farmland near Osbaston and Waen
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Lion Quays Hotel & Spa

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Moreton Oswestry England
The price is NZ$192 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$192
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Oswestry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay lovely room

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa
Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals

Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Ellesmere Road Shrewsbury England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$190 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$190
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shrewsbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Room was very clean, staff all polite and nothing too much trouble. Breakfast good and pool clean.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3 out of 5
Wyle Cop Shrewsbury England
The price is NZ$119 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$119
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Shrewsbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Henry Tudor House and Old Market Hall are ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
I love this place. Friendly and helpful reception staff are welcoming. Room had an other worldy exposed beam ceiling, and was spacious, warm and clean.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
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Top Farm Lodge

Top Farm Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Oswestry England
Stay at this golf cottage in Oswestry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cambrian Heritage Railways and Llanymynech Golf Course ...
Top Farm Lodge
Top Farm Cottage

Top Farm Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Oswestry England
Stay at this golf cottage in Oswestry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cambrian Heritage Railways and Llanymynech Golf Course ...
Top Farm Cottage
Porter's lodge by heritage Railway line (adjoining Station House)

Porter's lodge by heritage Railway line (adjoining Station House)

Nr. Llangollen, Denbighshire
Stay at this cottage in Corwen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Erddig and Horseshoe Falls are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Unusual
Staying on a platform with occasional steam trains passing by. Wonderful experience. Cottage is well equipped and close to Llangollen and Corwen for shops. Having the beds made as double requires some gymnastics as headroom is limited in the converted loft. Overall a lovely place to stay and well ...

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Porter's lodge by heritage Railway line (adjoining Station House)
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Popular places to visit

A dull day at Lake Vyrnwy makes for amazing photos #TakeAHike #AquaTrove

Lake Vyrnwy

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Vyrnwy during your travels in Llanwddyn. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Lake Vyrnwy
Beautiful waterfalls

Pistyll Rhaeadr

3/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pistyll Rhaeadr during your travels in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Pistyll Rhaeadr

British Ironwork Centre

British Ironwork Centre is just one of the places to see in Oswestry Rural, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

British Ironwork Centre

Lion Quays Spa

You can take time to visit Lion Quays Spa during your travels to Selattyn and Gobowen. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Lion Quays Spa

Tanat Theatre Club

You can enjoy a show at Tanat Theatre Club during your stay in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.

Tanat Theatre Club

The Willow Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Willow Art Gallery in Oswestry. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

The Willow Art Gallery

Cities near Knockin

Cosford Royal Air Force Museum showing interior views and aircraft

Shrewsbury

River Perry
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